[thechat] $20M Problems?

[Joel D Canfield]

On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 4:03 PM, Luther, Ron <Ron.Luther at hp.com> wrote:

> Hi Gang,
>
> Depressed guy here again.  Once upon a time I worked for an outfit that
> claimed they wanted to be "a 6 Sigma company".  Times change.  Nowadays its
> "Don't even come over here with that project unless it addresses at least a
> $20M problem!"
>
> <sigh />  I've not yet enjoyed great success explaining why this is a bad
> idea.


If they have $20M problems, plural, maybe that IS what you should be working
on.

I don't think these folks want to be convinced. I don't think you'll
convince them because I don't think anyone could. I think your energy would
be better spent elsewhere.

joel